Seagrass meadows are key ecosystem engineers that directly benefit humans and animals, hence are of enormous ecological and economic importance. They are spawning grounds for economically ...

“Let’s come together and be firm,” See said. “Let’s focus on this seagrass.” Elsewhere in the islands, the community engagement efforts have sparked some change. Since they started ...

Eutrophication is a leading cause of impairment of many freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems in the world. Why should we worry about eutrophication and how is this problem managed ...

Furthermore, they have a significant impact on human life and well-being, highlighting the need for innovative technologies to control microbial community development. This project aims to elucidate ...

Seagrass punches above its weight. The marine plant only occupies 0.1% of the ocean floor but can be credited with supporting marine ecosystems of plants and fish, filtering ocean water, and ...

The creeping rhizomes of Johnson's seagrass can be found throughout a patchwork of lagoons in southeastern Florida. This miniature grass provides a refuge for small marine animals and a nursery for ...

Deloitte has teamed up with Climate Impact Partners for a program to fund U.K seagrass recovery and unlock long-term finance to save and reinstate vital seagrass meadows. The program, in ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

In May 2022, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day ... Raising awareness about their importance for community well-being, whether through food ...

Through its AWARE Community Grant Program, PADI funds projects like Kosamare in Greece, where divers monitor seagrass health and install eco-friendly moorings to reduce damage—combining marine ...

Members of the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant hold a house tour once a year to show off the culture and history of the Black home aesthetic. By Nicole A. Taylor A family needed more space ...

Seagrasses are special: they are the only flowering plants that have returned to sea from land. They are also known as the ...